1.Some research reports suggest that the majority of criminals who were sent to prison would commit crimes again when they are set free. What do you think of these reports? What can be done to solve this problem?

2.Some people believe that those who are not talented in language learning should not be required to learn a foreign language. What is your opinion?

3.Many people think companies and individuals, instead of governments, should pay for reducing the pollution they have produced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4.The development of technology has changed the way that people interact with each other. In which ways does it change the type of relationship that people build with each other? Does this have positive or negative effect on society?

5.The subjects and course contents for children are decided by the authorities, such as the central government. Some people think that teachers should decide these for students. To what extent do you agree of disagree with this opinion?

6.The news media are increasingly influential today. To what extent do you think this is a positive development?

7.When we travel to foreign countries, we tend to see the same things as we see in our home countries. What are the causes of this phenomenon and do you think this is positive or negative?

8.Some people think that students should go to university for further education. However, some others claim that students should go to learn skills such as fixing cars or construction. What is you opinion?

9.Care for children is an important thing of the society. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take childcare training courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10.Some people think the production of consumer goods damages the environment. Do you agree or disagree?

11.Environmental problems are too serious for individuals to solve. Only governments and big companies can solve them. Do you agree?

12.In the past, people repaired broken items and continued to use them. But nowadays people throw away things that are broken. What are the causes of this phenomenon and what are its effects?

13.Scientific research should be carried out and controled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

14.Air travel only brings advantages to the rich people, but the majority of people do not benefit from it. To what extent do you agree?

15.Economic development has caused some traditional values to be lost. To what extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?

16.Technological progress in the last century had negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution to human society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

17.The life expectancy is longer in many countries, which is causing problems for society. What kinds of effect does this situation have on individuals and society as a whole?

18.Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (the study material by post, by internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

19.Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it specially easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

20.Almost anyone can use a cell phone to answer work calls and home calls at any place 7 days a week. Some people think this development has negative effects on both individuals and society. Do you agree or disagree?

21.A recent study shows that children aged between 7 and 11 spend too much time watching television or playing video games. How do you think this problem influence the children, their families and the society? What measures should be taken to solve this problem?

22.There are many animals species go extinct in the world. Some people say that the countries and individuals should protect them from dying out. While others say we should concentrate on the problems of human beings rather than animals. Discuss both view and give your own opinion

23.Some people believe that if police force carries guns, this encourages higher levels of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

24.The qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or any similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

25.The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest more resources for its young people. How true do you think of it? What is the best way to invest more resources on young people?

26.Some countries achieve international success by building specialized sports facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

27.Some believe governments should do more to make citizens have a healthy diet, others believe individuals must take responsibility for their diets and health. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

28.Some people think that the government should ban dangerous sports, but others think the people should have freedom to do whatever sport activities they choose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.